Friday, July 28, 2006

What It Feels Like for a Boy

Probably four or five times in the past I've rolled my eyes at the idea of the "man's point of view" on knitting. Man or woman, you pick up the needles, you cast on, you knit. Unless you have a particularly stupendous bosom or a notably gigantic whanger it's unlikely that either is going to change the way you work stockinette.

This morning, however, I have had a knitting related experience probably unique to the male half of the species. I was drying off after my morning shower and heard the soft click of something hitting the bathroom tile. I thought perhaps I'd lost an earring.

I bent down and found it wasn't an earring that had fallen, it was small orange stitch marker.

Nothing remarkable about that, except that I haven't used those stitch markers since Tuesday when I was knitting in bed. Which means this particular marker must have lodged itself in my considerable chest hair and remained hidden there through two thorough showers Wednesday and Thursday (one in the morning, one after the gym) and another today.

Perhaps I ought to do a bit of searching and see if that #2 dpn turns up.

On the Needles

Marilyn, who takes a motherly interest in my knitting progress, pointed out that it's been awhile since any actual works-in-progress showed up around here. I know, I know. The sad fact is, until I got a shot in the arm from Knitting Camp there wasn't much going on, certainly not enough to justify a post. The few things I was working on were boring me, and I'd rather not show them than risk boring you.

However, several items of mild interest will appear next week when I've had a moment to photograph them.

Darn, I shouldn't have said anything. Now you won't be able to sleep all weekend.

It's the fact that the persistent little marker managed to hang around through 2 showers that totally cracks me up. No amount of random crumbs that have snuck into my bra could ever duplicate such a feat!

Luckily your beard isn't a bit longer. I used to put my cable needles in mine when it was a bit longer. It was convenient and worked well. And I did forget it there a couple times. Thankfully didn't go to work like that though!

Electrolysis ..if Franklin has the sort of chest hair I fear he'd never be able to afford it .Holly came out of our gay friend's bathroom ( who we've seen shirtless for years ..no signs of hair) and asked why he had lots of Immac. He still has hairy legs ( shorts ) so what is he doing with it .Next time I see his non live in boyfriend I can't try peering down his shirt can I .I've always wondered if it feels really hot ?

Franklin, Franklin, Franklin:I'll admit I hardly noticed the way in which you drew your calves the other day. I was too focused on the way you drew your cute bum. Now you go and use an expression like,"my considerable chest hair". Before long I'm going to forget all about knitting, and your intimidating talent and erudition, and come to think of you merely as a sex object.

Franklin, some of us are _still_ waiting for more pictures from the cruise, especially for pictures of your tea with the crocheting ladies. I'll admit I've had to uncross my legs a few times in the intervening weeks but I am eager nevertheless. Since I'm a Muggle, I think the WIPs are less urgent.

Franklin, I loved your entries about knitting camp. I wanted to let you know that I have finally gotten myself a blog. And you are mentioned in my first post. Thought you might want to see.craftyasaserpent.blogspot.com

As for sleep, though, you can bet that after working a 15 hour shift and going home to clean up for imminent houseguests, I will be sleeping. Suspense is for the well-rested, bygooro (my verification word sounds like an interjection!).

Hello, just wondering if you knew what item Carol Shirley was modeling in her jaunty runway walk? It is a coat of some kind, maybe out of Noro? I loved it!nice report on knitting camp. LOVED the Barbie display. carol g.

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